Security Officer

This is a current vacancy. Looking for your next move as a Security Officer in De Aar? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Northern Cape.

Overview

Crucially, this Security Officer role sits within the legal and security jobs function in De Aar. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Northern Cape.

The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The De Aar operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Security Officer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Security Officer to step into the legal and security jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

The Environment

In addition, the environment is process-driven and regulation-aware. Whether you are at a desk or on site, attention to detail, calm conduct and accurate reporting are non-negotiable.

Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Northern Cape.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the De Aar site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Importantly, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

What Your Day Looks Like

Your day is built on focus and detail. You work through matter files or post lists, review evidence or contracts and check that every required record is in place. Communication with site teams, attorneys, clients or SAPS is constant, and you keep your reports factual, precise and timely. When something out of the ordinary happens, you respond calmly and follow procedure, knowing that good documentation today protects the business tomorrow.

On top of that, the De Aar office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in De Aar.

Based in De Aar

Working in De Aar means a place in the Kathu iron ore belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Northern Cape region, and the De Aar office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around De Aar.

Many candidates already living within reach of De Aar cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in De Aar, Northern Cape.

Why Join Us

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in De Aar contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the legal and security jobs space in Northern Cape.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

In addition, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Meet the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The De Aar group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Crucially, the team structure and working relationships for this role in De Aar will be explained during the hiring process.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Key Outputs

• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.